[.ca] My Cat Spit McGee (ISBN 0375706933)

What many people don't understand...:
I have read several reviews here reviling Mr. Morris for not keeping his cat inside. This, I think is a geographical culture difference. While there's no doubt cats are safer and live longer in most cases inside a house, the fact is that in many Southern rural and suburban areas, cats do live outside. And, believe it or not, live wonderful lives! An outside cat can climb trees, hunt birds, and find a sunny spot to lie in all day long. Before you send the hate mail, let me say that I actually have an inside cat, because in my area I do believe it is safer for him to be inside. But I know plenty of people who let their cats roam around in the country, and believe me, it is a great life. It would be great if people could stop making moral judgements and enjoy the book for what it is, a funny and touching memoir about a man's second chance at love and all the changes that come with it.

I Love Spit McGee!:
I absolutely loved this little book! I saw the movie, "My Dog Skip" and was interested in reading the actual book and came across Spit and decided to buy both! I am a cat lover; have been all my life. It was really neat to read about Willie's journey into the cat world! Willie Morris' nostalgic writing style and how he learns to appreciate the uniqueness and quirky nature of the cat leaves you wanting more!

Forget Moving Cheese, Read About Willie and His Cat:
It's a book that would be apt for anyone confronting major change in their lives. I gave it to my mother to read after her mother passed away and she said that it had such a powerful message for her to move forward and accept that things and people change over time. I went back and read it again and she was right... the book is about seeing things a different way, seeing yourself in a whole new light and accepting the forces of change that we all face. Willie Morris was an amazing writer and his books will live on for a long time as their messages go above and beyond the pop-culture moment. This book is a quick read, buy a copy and take it to the beach. I can promise it will mean something to everyone who reads it.

For Non-Cat Owners, Mostly:
If you've owned or lived with a cat, this book won't do much for you, unless you are already a fan of Morris's work. It's your basic story of the unwilling/reluctant character learning to love a creature he never thought he'd ever come to love. As a cat owner, none of Morris's observations came as a revelation to me. I'm not saying that every cat memoir book needs to include some breakthrough snippets of information. I just wish I was more emotionally engaged with his experiences with his cat, and I simply wasn't.

A wonderful story and a gift for converted cat lovers:
I just finished reading this book and I adored it. I have (in the past 2 years) welcomed two cats in to my life after having been a "dog person" since birth (we always had 3 at a time). Willie Morris' insights in to his cats' behaviour as well as the notions those of us who have never had a cat have are 100% on target. I can't imagine a person who would not find this easy read a wonderful slice of both dog vs. cat life but also of the South and the relationships we share with our pets.